Melatonin Prescribing at ELMWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
198
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-40.5%
ELMWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 198 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,909 to the NHS. This is 40.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 198 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,594 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,909 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.5% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 198 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | -40.5% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.